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How to get fromDubai to Maldivesby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Maldives by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DXB - MLE
    7h 2m
    $272–703

  2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SHJ - MLE
    8h 43m
    $236–560

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane AUH - MLE
    9h 7m
    $282–404

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,061.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Maldives?

Flydubai, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 2 hours.

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